We’ve talked a lot in the past about making great tape — and how NOT to go broke producing it — but what goes in a pitch tape? How long should it be? What are the must have ingredients? More importantly, should you even make one? Your Questions Finally Answered Many, many of you have ... Read more

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Anyone can break down the doors of Hollywood…but doing so will likely get you arrested, and certainly not invited to stay. Here’s three tips to get you through the door and keep you there. Think You Can Smash Down Hollywood’s Closed Doors? Well, what would you do if someone kicked in your front door and ... Read more

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It’s your first big project — or just a really huge step forward in your career. You are the lead creative. Don’t die. Useful Tips You Can Use. We’re still shooting our top secret new show for a major cable network (and still can’t tell you what it is…) But we CAN tell you one ... Read more

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How do you know what TV networks buy and which outlet might buy your show? Well… Remember Lesson #1! If you listened to our very first podcast episode, Joke gave some specific homework. That’s an excellent start. If you haven’t listened to that episode (or for that matter all the episodes…there aren’t that many) be ... Read more

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Want to get that concept out of your head and on TV? This episode we’ve got three real-world examples from people just like you, plus take-aways you can use to help get your ideas on television.We cover a lot of ground in this week’s episode. From Idea to TV Airwaves This episode we break down ... Read more

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Just trying to break in to unscripted television? Don’t pitch these kinds of shows — a four point checklist. Many of YOU have been pitching us! We’re so happy that many, many of you have been listening to this podcast, and then signing up for our newsletter so that you can pitch your ideas to ... Read more

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Reality TV worlds and documentary locations need to be populated with amazing characters. However, sometimes, those characters are not enough to sell a show. That’s when the show’s world or setting becomes hugely important. Why? Sometimes, Reality TV Worlds or Documentary Settings are Bigger Than Their Characters In episode 6, we told you how to ... Read more

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Reality TV characters, documentary series subjects — any real life person you want to put on television? Don’t waste your time, money, or other resources unless they have these 6 Must-Have Traits. The 6 Must-Have Traits of Every Cast Member You Pitch… …are wrapped in the spoiler below. We hope you’ll consider pressing that giant ... Read more

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We’re guessing you want to pitch reality tv shows and documentary series. After all, you’re here, reading and listening, which already puts you miles ahead of most of the people who pitch reality tv shows to us. Now, we’re going to give you five magic words that will make all the difference.Yes, in the past ... Read more

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Want to develop shows for unscripted television, whether documentary series, reality TV, or documentary specials? There’s one thing you just can’t get around.You need great tape. Unless your plan to develop shows for our industry involves shooting and editing a terrific piece of video along the way, you risk being thought of as an idea ... Read more

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